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Meaning of guanylin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A 15 amino acid polypeptide, secreted by goblet cells in the colon, that acts as an agonist of the guanylyl cyclase receptor GC-C and regulates electrolyte and water transport in intestinal and renal epithelia.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

guanyltransferase guanylyl guanylyl cyclase guanylylcyclase guanylyltransferase guap

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